Rico Suave - Series 1: Feature 10, Episode 4

Our guest is Rico Suave: @suaveicious Rico is a man known across the globe when it comes to the Bar & Hospitality sector which has seen him rise to be The Official Absolut Vodka Global Brand Ambassador! In this chat we cover: + His love for Manchester + The Northern Quarter back in the day + How a holiday to Faliraki set the course of his Love and career in bar work + His Love of art and anime + Making a unique deal with his Uni which got him to remain in Leeds + How bartending became viewed as a more specialist artform profession and how that called to his artistic endeavours + The various bars n roles that lead to him working at Jakes Bar in Leeds + Putting Jakes Bar on a World renowned stage and tales from that time + Being in a bad financial spot on leaving Leeds to London + Out of nowhere getting a job with Absolut + Adjusting to life in Stockholm and its difficulties while adapting his job role with constant travelling around the globe + Finding his friendship crew that helped him settle in the city + Sweden been warmer than people perceive + How Sweden is handling the lockdown and what is still open under restrictions + Him branching out with Absolut into product integration partnerships with up n coming artists and building those relationships and collaborations + Doing his cocktail making videos and looking to shine a light on bartenders to crossover into the public mainstream so that its the equivalent of popular chefs and their exposure + Shout out to the Schofields Brothers Be sure to tune in and tap into the good vibes that are gonna be oozing throughout each chat Add @benrandm on Instagram to be able to join in for future live Loose Lips chats and @Pop.Cult.Chic to be in the know for the latest exclusive drops of essential content Live the Life You Love Love the Life You Live💗 #benrandm🙌🏾